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Logan Barry

Baton Rouge, Richmond
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Original News Story — Fairfax: I plan to run for governor

Original News Story — Fairfax: I plan to run for governor

The Progress-Index — FORT LEE - While his office maintains it was not an "official" announcement, Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax told a group of senior citizens Tuesday that he will "be planning to run" for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2021.Fairfax made his plans known at the end of remarks to the Petersburg TRIAD, a coalition advocating for the protection of seniors' rights, Tuesday afternoon at the Lee Club.
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What happened at last night's debate — THE GOVERNATORS

What happened at last night's debate — THE GOVERNATORS

POLITICO — Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat who was accused of sexual assault in February (something he denies), plans on running for governor in 2021. A spokesperson confirmed his plans to run after he told a group of senior citizens he planned on doing so (which was first reported by the Petersburg Progress-Index’s Logan Barry). A new Mason-Dixon poll out today has Fairfax’s approval rating underwater, however: 37 percent of voters approve of the job he is doing as LG, while 44 percent disapprove (625 registered voters, Dec. 12-16, +/- 4 percentage point MOE).
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Proposed Waverly chemical plant questioned

Proposed Waverly chemical plant questioned

The Progress-Index — Two Sussex supervisors are concerned about funding, feasibility of putting facility in the middle of town
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Weight Loss Buddy Says Sustainable Habits May Matter More Than Perfect Health Optimization

Weight Loss Buddy Says Sustainable Habits May Matter More Than Perfect Health Optimization

The Columbus Dispatch — As Americans embrace health tracking, wearables and AI-driven wellness tools, app warns long-term success still ...
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Proposed Waverly chemical plant questioned

Proposed Waverly chemical plant questioned

MSN — WAVERLY -- Questions are being raised over a proposal to build a new chemical plant on an old lumber yard site in the middle of the town of Waverly. Two members of the Sussex County Board of Supervisors appear to be leery of the project, board chairman Susan Seward and Courthouse District Supervisor C.
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Center for 'All Things Retail' sees uptick in revenue as more travelers hit the road

Center for 'All Things Retail' sees uptick in revenue as more travelers hit the road

The Progress-Index — COLONIAL HEIGHTS - As with most localities across Virginia's Gateway Region, the City of Colonial Heights has faced several challenges due to the pandemic, but that's not to say that the center "For All Things Retail" isn't making a recovery with its revenues.
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Brewing made possible, and craftier

Brewing made possible, and craftier

The Progress-Index — Local craft brewery: creative during economic crisis, hopeful moving forward.
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Small business relaunch plan provides toolkits, reopening resources

Small business relaunch plan provides toolkits, reopening resources

The Progress-Index — COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Small businesses and organizations from around the region recently came out to Southpark Mall to pick up toolkits being distributed in the parking lot as part of a relaunch plan in reopening Virginia's economy.The pickup station in Colonial Heights, which distributed toolkits to businesses containing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hand sanitizer, face masks and latex gloves, was coordinated by Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) Economic Development
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Update: More Startling Poverty Insights

Update: More Startling Poverty Insights

MSN — SUSSEX - Statistics reported in an article published in last week's edition of the County Register revealed a troubling outlook into poverty expectancy in the county. The Aug. 22 article focused on Governor Ralph Northam's recognition of Aug. 28 as "Early Childhood Learning and Head Start Day" in the 75th state House District, as well as some comments by Supervisor C.
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Deemed essential, tools stayed open; gloves pushed sales

Deemed essential, tools stayed open; gloves pushed sales

The Progress-Index — CHESTER - A specialty tool company which expanded to Virginia's Gateway Region around two years ago sought closer proximity to industrial business, but a recent spike in demand for a product the store had been selling less frequently before the pandemic has helped its numbers remain steady.Although its sales haven't dipped very much since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the store has seen an increased demand for latex gloves - a resulting trend across the small
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Local distribution facility ensures worker safety amid pandemic

Local distribution facility ensures worker safety amid pandemic

The Progress-Index — Continuing operations, Perdue Farms rolls out comprehensive health safety measures
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Local craft brewery: Creative during economic crisis, hopeful moving forward - The Progress-Index

Local craft brewery: Creative during economic crisis, hopeful moving forward - The Progress-Index

progressindex-va.newsmemory.com — PETERSBURG - As the COVID-19 crisis has continued to threaten the economy in Virginia's Gateway Region, Trapezium Brewing has adapted to the times with a goal of getting through it, and owner and entrepreneur Dave McCormack is hopeful that a light is starting to appear at the end of the tunnel.
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Brewing made possible, and craftier

Brewing made possible, and craftier

The Progress-Index — As the COVID-19 crisis has continued to threaten the economy in Virginia's Gateway Region, Trapezium Brewing in Petersburg has adapted to the times with a goal of getting through it, and owner and entrepreneur Dave McCormack is hopeful that a light is starting to appear at the end of the tunnel.
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Electric cooperatives make it step up during pandemic

Electric cooperatives make it step up during pandemic

The Progress-Index — In times of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable home power and access to internet, while already being necessities before the crisis, have become more important than ever before.
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'We're going to come out of this'

'We're going to come out of this'

The Progress-Index — Petersburg's new focus on economic development with Currin at the helm.
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Hometown to 'Back Home': A pharmacy serving its community

Hometown to 'Back Home': A pharmacy serving its community

The Progress-Index/Gannett — A recent expansion within Virginia’s Gateway Region has come to fruition during uncertain times, but at a time when an expansion of its type is highly needed in the area.
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Road closure, detour expected on Pole Run Road

Road closure, detour expected on Pole Run Road

The Progress-Index — Drivers should follow VDOT's posted detour route in navigating during work hours BLACKWATER - So long as the weather permits, the Virginia Department of Transportation will be closing down Pole Run Road on Monday, Jan. 13 to allow a pipe replacement project. The project is forecast to take three weeks for crews to complete, according to VDOT.
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Sussex graduation rates decrease, dropouts increase

Sussex graduation rates decrease, dropouts increase

The Progress-Index — SUSSEX - Data released by the Virginia Department of Education shows that Sussex County Public Schools is among three school divisions in the commonwealth which saw the largest drops in graduation rates during the 2018-2019 academic year. Graduation rates in the Sussex, Brunswick and Amherst County school divisions each dropped by at least 7% last school year.
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Take in 'An Old Towne Christmas'

Take in 'An Old Towne Christmas'

The Progress-Index — Inaugural holiday festival in Petersburg is captured in videos and photos
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2 more stick by their guns

2 more stick by their guns

Mineral Daily News - Tribune — CH, PG join growing list of passing firearms-rights resolutions, but Heights stops short of declaring a ‘sanctuary’
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VEDP employees tour Fort Lee

VEDP employees tour Fort Lee

The Progress-Index — Virginia's Gateway Region hosted tour to showcase military base's impact on economic development south of Richmond.
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The Future of Site Selection Trends in Virginia and Beyond: How COVID-19 is Shifting Corporate Lo...

The Future of Site Selection Trends in Virginia and Beyond: How COVID-19 is Shifting Corporate Lo...

LinkedIn — Last week, Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) hosted our second, virtual regional economic development meeting with representatives from our member localities and community partners. During this meeting, we listened to keynote presenter Chris Lloyd, who shared key insights into the future of site selection trends and the shifting of corporate location strategy amid COVID-19.
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Regionalism Brings Together Ideas for Advancing Solutions through Collaboration

Regionalism Brings Together Ideas for Advancing Solutions through Collaboration

LinkedIn — Both Virginia's Gateway Region and the Community College Workforce Alliance welcome Michelle Rogers to our teams as Director of Workforce Development.
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